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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.75, 66,476.58 and 16,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.75, 66,476.58 and 16,240 is: 24,359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.75 : 66,476.58 = 16,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.75/66,476.58 = 16,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.75x = 66,476.58 × 16,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.75x = 1,079,579,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,579,659.20/44,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,359.98

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